Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 700 A Truly Exorbitant Price! Subject to My Will
Sana Minatozaki on the other end of the phone was clearly dissatisfied with this extremely perfunctory answer, and her voice rose several decibels.

“Hey! Kwon Hyun-hyuk, listen to what you’re saying.” She mimicked his tone.

"Since we're already sleeping together, why differentiate between vegetarian and non-vegetarian sleeping?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk felt a vein throbbing in his temple. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the reaction aroused by Kim Yoo-jung's sudden attack.

Try to keep it dry.

"I just took care of her for one night and let her get some rest."

"Sana, why are you like this?"

"Why are you doing this?" Sana Minato's voice repeated, as if she were listening to something unbelievable.

"Okay then, since you put it that way, how can you be so considerate as not letting me go pick up Ziyu?"

"Also, you were so high-profile going to the concert with Tzuyu yesterday, the news was all over the place, but you didn't even tell me beforehand? Do you only think of me when you need me, and then just leave me aside when you don't?"

Her complaints came out in rapid succession, but her tone was less angry and more like a whiny, pleading complaint.

It's that kind of proud and aloof feeling—I care a lot, but I don't want to say it directly.

Just then, Kim Yoo-jung, who was kneeling on the carpet between his legs, seemed displeased with his distraction.

She slightly raised her eyes, and a cunning glint and an even bolder provocation flashed in her bright, sparkling eyes.

Kim Yoo-jung quietly turned around and casually picked up an unopened bottle of mineral water from the table.

The weather in late October is already getting a bit cold.

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the relatively quiet hotel room and the telephone receiver pressed against my ear.

On the other end of the phone, Sana Minatozaki paused for a moment.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk pressed his hand against the back of Kim Yoo-jung's head, both as a warning and a way to stop her.

Kim Yoo-jung looked up at him, a triumphant, charming smile playing on her lips, tinged with a hint of mischief.

A few seconds later, Sana Minatozaki's voice rang out again, tinged with suspicion and inquiry, and her speech slowed down.

“What’s that sound over there? What’s going on… What are you doing?” She paused, then added, “It sounds weird.”

Quan Xuanhe casually made up an excuse.

"Cough...it's nothing." He cleared his throat, his voice sounding quite natural.

"I just sat down and accidentally bumped my head on the corner of the coffee table. It hurt a little. I've been filming action scenes all day, and my whole body is sore."

He smoothly steered the conversation away from the topic, softening his tone and offering some reassurance.

"Alright, alright, it's my fault for not telling you beforehand. I'll let you know in advance next time there are any updates, okay? Miss Sana?"

He was trying to coax me, hoping to get through this and focus on the important task at hand.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, as if Sana Minatozaki was thinking about his words.

She could sense the urgency in Quan Xuanhe's tone to end the call, and the suspicious gasp he'd made earlier...

A woman's intuition made her wonder, but she couldn't quite grasp any concrete evidence.

In the end, she gave up on investigating further, but the resentment of being ignored had not completely dissipated. She snorted, her tone still carrying a hint of arrogance.

"That's more like it... Remember what you said. If you do that again, I'll... I'll make sure Tzuyu ignores you too."

After she uttered that harsh remark, which had little real deterrent effect, her voice softened a little.

"Fine, you're always so dismissive anyway."

Has anything else happened recently?

The clever Sana Minatozaki changed the subject after her brief expression and didn't delve any further.

"As you know, Miyeon and Jisoo are involved with Tzuyu and Jimin."

This is what's been giving him a headache lately; there's nothing else.

"Ah~ Are you finding it difficult?"

Sana Minatosaki isn't stupid; of course she saw these 'interesting stories' circulating online and immediately understood what was going on.

Has this formed an opposing alliance?

As an observer, she remained on the sidelines, occasionally feeling fortunate about the choices she had made.

However, he also felt a little embarrassed about his outsider status with a broader perspective.

"A little, but it's alright."

"Anyway, you need to be careful. If something happens, wouldn't things fall into chaos?"

"No, if things get chaotic, no one will get a good result."

Quan Xuanhe isn't a puppet, letting these women do whatever they want, like a mascot who gets to keep whoever wins the fight.

No matter what, isn't everything subject to his will?

"Well... anyway, if something happens, I'll just abandon you and cut ties with you immediately."

Sana Minatozaki said this casually, just to annoy him.

"Really? Then I'll tell you that Sana was helping me all along, and I'll strip you naked."

Quan Xuanhe pursed his lips, pressed down hard, coughed lightly, and said something with a double meaning.

"Oh dear, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Sana Minatozaki immediately reacted as if she had heard something outrageous and hurriedly refuted him.

The words may be rough, but the principle is sound; however, these words are far too rough.

"Alright, I'll handle it. You should get some rest." Quan Xuanhe then ended the conversation calmly.

"cut."

Seeing that he was about to hang up so quickly, Minatozaki Sana was annoyed and glared at the phone.

The call was abruptly ended, followed by a busy tone.

Quan Xuanhe let out a long, silent sigh, and his tense body relaxed.

He looked down at Kim Yoo-jung, who was looking up at him with her big, watery eyes that held a mischievous smile.

She looked like a smug little fox who had successfully stolen some fish.

Kim Yoo-jung met his burning gaze, her tongue lightly licking the corner of her lips, her eyes becoming even more alluring and seductive.

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As the morning light filtered through the gaps in the curtains, Kwon Heon-hyuk had already quietly gotten up and left to catch his early morning shoot, leaving Kim Yoo-jung alone in the spacious hotel suite.

Kim Yoo-jung had actually woken up when he made the movement, but she felt lazy and tired all over, and her eyelids were too heavy to open.

Listening to his light movements as he washed and dressed, and then the soft sound of the door locking, she lazily turned over, letting her body sink into the soft bedding.

She was proactive and passionate last night, so her exhaustion is all the more real now.

She pulled the blanket over her head and dozed off for a while.

It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky that she slowly lifted the covers and sat up, revealing several ambiguous light red marks on her fair skin.

She glanced down, and a smug yet lazy smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

She stretched out a big yawn, her beautiful curves fully revealed in the morning light, the hem of her nightgown slipping down to her thighs.

"What an energetic man," she muttered softly, her voice hoarse from just waking up, whether it was a complaint or an admiration was hard to tell.

The scene changes.

As a scene was just finished, Kwon Hyun-hyuk was reviewing the monitor footage next to director Jang Jae-hyun, discussing the details of the performance.

Just then, Park Jung-jung walked over quickly and whispered a few words in his ear.

Quan Xuanhe's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded apologetically to the director: "Director-nim, I'm sorry to have taken up a little time."

Director Jang Jae-hyun waved his hand understandingly: "Go ahead, it's a good opportunity for us to adjust the set."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk followed Park Jung-jung to the lounge.

Pushing open the door, Liu Hongzhen of Dior was already seated inside, accompanied by a legal professional in a suit and carrying a briefcase, and an assistant.

Upon seeing Quan Xuanhe enter, Liu Hongzhen immediately stood up, her face beaming with a sincere smile, and extended her hand.

"Xuanhe worked hard during filming, and I'm sorry to have disrupted the filming schedule."

"For such an important matter as signing a contract, we must come in person to discuss it, which also represents Dior's Paris headquarters in expressing our utmost sincerity and importance."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk smiled and shook hands with him.

"Representative Liu, you're too kind. It's kind of you to make this special trip."

He had almost finished his business negotiations with Dior, and the terms were mostly agreed upon.

After comparing prices from several suppliers, Dior demonstrated its utmost goodwill. The business team had also reached a consensus, and after some back and forth, it was time to sign the contract.

Both parties took their seats. Park Jung-jung sat next to Kwon Seon-hyuk, while Kwon's legal representative opened a folder.

Liu Hongzhen didn't exchange many pleasantries and went straight to the point, knowing that Quan Xuanhe's time was precious.

"Gentlemen, after multiple rounds of communication between our teams, and especially considering your recent global success with '20th Century Girl' and your unlimited future prospects, Dior headquarters has finally approved this comprehensive upgrade of the contract renewal plan."

"We should be more serious when signing the contract," Liu Hongzhen said, her tone becoming solemn and eager.

"This is the final confirmed contract text, and all details have been implemented in accordance with the consensus we reached previously."

He pushed a thick stack of beautifully bound contracts in front of Kwon Hyun-hyuk and Park Jung-jung.

The legal staff immediately turned to the key page, pointing to the signature area and several core clauses.

Park Jung-jung took the contract, but instead of having Kwon Seon-hyuk sign it, he quickly and carefully reviewed it again.

The contract clearly states the scope and level of endorsement as "Global Ambassador for Dior Beauty & Global Ambassador for Dior Fragrance".

This avoids competing with existing Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear and leather goods endorsement contracts, and is the most they can offer within their capabilities.

The contract term is two years.

This is one year longer than the initially considered one-year period.

Of course, the most attractive thing is how much money Kwon Hyun-hyuk spent to sign him.

Currently, there aren't many detailed figures available regarding the signing fees of South Korean artists.

Among the few artists Dior has signed globally, the top ones are Johnny Depp for three years at $20 million and Robert Pattinson for $12 million.

Although Kwon Heonhyuk is very popular right now, he is still some distance from these top-tier Hollywood stars with global fame.

Therefore, his signing bonus is seven million US dollars, which is about 10 billion Korean won, making it the most expensive contract currently available.

He's even taller than G-Dragon, the number one trendsetter in Korean entertainment.

This is unprecedented; no Korean entertainment artist has ever been signed to such a high level.

This number is already incredible for a K-pop artist. Without the huge Chinese market to rely on or the top-tier global fame of Hollywood, this number is unprecedented and is a number that it would be very difficult for a Korean actor to surpass.

Dior is, to some extent, investing in the future of Quan Xuanhe, betting that his aura will continue and bring Dior more returns in the future.

Kwon Heonhyuk's endorsement fee might even be higher than Kim Jisoo's, after all, his rise this year is even more frightening than BLACKPINK's.

This position is absolutely top-tier, there's no need to get hung up on those big titles, what he's received has already far exceeded what a main character should get.

We can't just blindly fantasize about exorbitant figures; that's easy to distort reality and it's meaningless.

In terms of resource commitment, Kwon Heonhyuk will be featured as a dual-line spokesperson in core global advertising campaigns, including placements in top fashion magazines, digital platforms, and outdoor advertising spaces in key cities worldwide.

It was also made clear that for the next two years, Kwon Hyun-hyuk would enjoy a front-row central position at Dior fashion shows and an exclusive after-party invitation, etc., which goes without saying.

And there's also a promise of exclusive customization.

During the contract period, at least one exclusive creative collaboration project will be promoted that deeply integrates Kwon Heon-hyuk's image with the dual-line products.

For example, limited-edition co-branded gift boxes and special concept short films strengthen the unique connection and storytelling with Dior.

Ensure that all promotional materials are launched simultaneously in major global markets, such as Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, without reducing resource investment.

It also details the endorsement fees, including a fixed remuneration and possible sales commission mechanism, the scope of use of portrait rights, the artist's obligation to cooperate in promotion, and strict confidentiality clauses.

This part has already been confirmed through repeated negotiations between the legal teams of both parties.

Of course, Kwon Heon-hyuk also has obligations to bear, including restrictions on competitors.

The contract explicitly states that Kwon Seonhyuk may not endorse any products that directly compete with Dior Beauty and Fragrance during the contract period. This clause is independent of and does not conflict with the competitor restrictions in the LV contract.

There are also renewal and termination clauses, including standardized priority negotiation rights for renewal, as well as the right of both parties to terminate the contract and liability for breach of contract under specific circumstances.

Park Jung-jung checked each clause carefully and, seeing that it completely met his expectations, handed the contract to Kwon Heon-hyuk.

"No problem, everything was agreed upon beforehand."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took the pen from Park Jung-jung without much hesitation.

He flipped to the autograph page and smoothly signed his name in the designated location, as well as on the key attachment page that required the artist's autograph.

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As the last stroke was completed, Liu Hongzhen's face instantly lit up with a smile. He immediately stood up and reached out his hand to Quan Xuanhe again.

"Congratulations to Xuanhe, and thank you for your trust and choice of Dior. In the next two years, Dior will devote all its efforts to making your brilliance and Dior's elegance shine in every corner of the world."

We still need to say some polite words, after all, it's such a grand occasion as signing a contract.

Kwon Seonhyuk also stood up and shook hands with him with a smile.

“It’s a pleasure working with you, Mr. Liu. I look forward to working with Dior for the next two years.”

He also nodded to Dior's legal counsel and assistants.

Park Jung-jung and Dior's legal representatives also exchanged copies of the contract and shook hands. The entire signing process was efficient and professional, taking only a dozen minutes.

A deal worth tens of billions of dollars was thus finalized.

"Xuanhe, please focus on your filming. We won't disturb you any longer."

Liu Hongzhen tactfully took her leave.

"We will immediately initiate the official announcement process and work closely with Representative Park to ensure that information is synchronized."

"Thank you for your hard work, Representative Liu." Quan Xuanhe nodded.

Liu Hongzhen and her group left satisfied with the signed contract. Park Jung-jung carefully put away the copy of the contract belonging to Kwon Hyun-hyuk, a relaxed smile on his face.

"Dior has finally settled things on their end, taking another step forward."

The signing bonuses kept getting higher and higher, almost to the point of being just numbers, to the point that people were almost numb to them.

Quan Xuanhe straightened his costume and looked towards the film set: "Okay, let's go, don't keep the director waiting."

With the dust settled, his status as Dior's dual global brand ambassador will continue to be an indispensable part of his high-end endorsements for the next two years.

At the same time, this contract further confirms his irreplaceable commercial value in the eyes of top luxury brands.

They didn't even dare to imagine how much uproar it would cause if the amount of the signing bonus were revealed.

(End of this chapter)